West Miami public meetings in 2020
6 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The City Commission is voting to waive competitive bidding to authorize a contract with Renaissance Ballrooms. The contract provides 190 meals five days per week for senior citizens and residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Contract with Renaissance Ballrooms for $239,900.00
- Provision of 190 meals per day, 5 days per week
- Contract period from April 6, 2020, through December 31, 2020
- Waiver of competitive bidding due to pandemic emergency
Meeting
The City Commission will hold a second reading and public hearing regarding an ordinance to adopt a revised building department fee schedule. If adopted, the new fees for all city-issued building permits would take effect on January 1, 2021.
- Second reading of ordinance to adopt revised Building Department fee schedule
- New permit fees effective date of January 1, 2021
Meeting
The City Commission is holding a second reading and public hearing for an ordinance to amend Chapter II, Article I, Section 2.6 of the City Code. The proposal seeks to phase out certain group life insurance benefits for budgetary reasons while maintaining existing benefits for current officials and employees.
- Proposed amendment to group insurance eligibility for city officers and employees
- Phasing out of certain group life insurance benefits for budgetary reasons
- Maintenance of insurance benefits for incumbent Mayor and City Commission members
- Grandfathering of benefits for current employees, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk
Meeting
The City of West Miami has released an informational handbook for candidates seeking the office of Mayor and three City Commission seats. The document outlines the qualifying period, required filing forms, and campaign finance reporting schedules.
- Election date: April 14, 2020
- Qualifying period: February 24, 2020 (12:00 Noon) to February 28, 2020 (12:00 Noon)
- Qualifying fee: $50.00
- State Assessment Fee: $12.00
- Polling place: West Miami Community Center, 901 SW 62nd AVE
Meeting
The City Commission is voting on Resolution # 2020-02 to extend an agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) d/b/a Verra Mobility. The proposal extends the red light safety program for three years with an option for two additional years.
- Contract renewal with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) d/b/a Verra Mobility
- Reduced monthly fee of $4,250.00 for the red light safety program
- Addition of HD video for compatible enforcement camera systems
Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing a resolution to grant a Special Use Permit for Planned Development to Elite Homes 14 XX Corporation. The proposal involves constructing two two-story duplexes on two lots.
- Special Use Permit for two 4-bedroom, 5-bath two-story duplexes at 1431-33 and 1441-43 SW 66 Avenue
- Requirement for owner to provide water, fire flow, sanitary sewer, and storm water improvements
- Requirement for construction of the roadway from SW 15 Street to the northern property line
- Requirement for owner to reimburse the City for administrative, legal, and engineering costs